NORTHAMPTON — To further combat the continuing challenge of homelessness in communities across western Massachusetts, ServiceNet’s Shelter and Housing division has been awarded a 3-year grant, totaling $1.2 million.
The money came from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program funded by this grant, is specifically focused on the needs of chronically homeless individuals and homeless veterans who also have a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
The program has a two-fold goal: to successfully move individuals from homelessness to permanent housing, and to improve their overall health and well-being.
Increased funding will enable ServiceNet to assist an additional 112 individuals in the three years.